Sunday, October 21, 2012

Where the River Will Never Run Dry

Lately, we have been playing a lot of Yahtzee. Though it is a dice game, with a lot left up to chance, we can get a bit competitive :)

Well, last night we were playing and listening to Garrison Keillor on Prairie Home Companion. He had a few different groups that were duos and each one performed and then the audience and listeners voted on which one was their favorite. We had no idea we were tuning in to the annual Duet Singers Competition!

We did not vote, but I immediately recognized this song as one of my favorites on a Pandora station of mine. These lyrics are just beautiful, paralleled only by the singing of Mamuse.

And, at the end of the show, they won!

Perfect song for this blogger and her love for the river. Recently I let my "river" get far too dry and therefore have had to revamp. It's been a journey and it's not over yet... here's just another beautiful song to touch the soul.

Hallelujah by Mamuse

Album: All the Way
Every time I feel this way
This, old familiar sinking
I will lay my troubles
Down by the water
Where the river
Will never run dry

Hallelujah Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted, I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Bye and bye
I will lay my troubles down by the water
Where the river will never run dry

It’s been said and I do believe
As you ask so shall you receive
So take from me these troubles
Bring me sweet release
Where the river will never run dry

Hallelujah Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted, I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Bye and bye
I will lay my troubles down by the water
Where the river will never run dry

There is a river
In this heart of hearts
With a knowingness
Of my highest good
I am willing
I will do my part
Where the river
Will never run dry

Hallelujah Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted, I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Hallelujah (I’m gonna let myself be lifted)
Bye and bye
I will lay my troubles down by the water
Where the river will never run dry

Where the river
Will never run dry
This river
Will never run dry

Read more at http://www.songlyrics.com/mamuse/hallelujah-lyrics/#2mE7CC2K1PBZbO3d.99 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Autumn Hike

Missed me? It's been a while.

I've been learning a lot.

Today Jim and I hit the road for the Blue Ridge Parkway and hiked Rock Castle Gorge Trail. It was classified as a strenuous hike and I'd have to agree that it wasn't moderate or easy. The 10.8 miles of it were filled with beautiful views and creeks, difficult climbs, and one interesting encounter with some cows.

I'm grateful to be able to truly hike again. You know, allow my heart to pump to its full potential and allow my muscles to scream for mercy as I push them further and further... yes, hiking is wonderful therapy.

Though the leaves had not hit their prime yet, the cool breeze and changing leaves gave us the taste of autumn. Leaf litter covered the ground and each step brought the satisfying crinkle and crunch of leaves.

Leif was in heaven. We can't recall him having so much fun on a hike before... It was probably the longest hike he's ever been on and he was a real trooper.  He frolicked in the streams, pushed happily up the steep slopes, found a bone, and carried his doggy backpack like a champ.

Unfortunately we forgot the camera, so there are no pictures to post. Just trust me... it was great :)

To continue our autumn flavor we bought hard cider and then came home and made a fire in the fireplace. The smells of the fire are wonderful, but the cider was not.good.at.all.... you win some, you lose some!

This fall I'm going to soak in as much as I can.